Lyphoma

Dh went for a CAT scan on Monday because he may need a hip replacement. The orthopedist called on Wed. and said he needs to go to his primary Dr. and get tests done because they are concerned it might be lyphoma.We were prepared to hear he needed his hip replaced But not this!!!!!! He got blood work done yesterday and now we just wait.Sorry to bring this here but you are all so easy to talk to I lost my mom when I was 10 and my mind is going crazy thinking about the bad.We have a 10 and 7 year old.

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Oh no! You are in my thoughts that this is all "nothing." In the meantime, until the test results come back it might help to know that regardless, there is nothing you can do about the good or the bad - you'll just deal. Try and remind yourself not to borrow trouble.

Also, you may want to talk to your primary about anti anxiety medication.

Another Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor. Before your mind carries you too far into despair; while it is not the road any of us would choose...the good news is, many of us have been there And are here to assure others just facing the disease.

*hugs* My thoughts are with you. As the pp mentioned, I think the best mindset you can get into for yourselves is to just understand that you can't control the outcome of the tests, just know that you'll do whatever you need to going forward to beat it.

And while every case is different, I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you everyone for your kind words.I think whats on my nind is how sick does someone with lymphoma get? Today we will be clearing about 3 feet of snow from our driveway!!!!!

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Lots of variables...

Going through chemo/radiation for Hodgkins made me more tired than sick. Usually only 1-2 days during each treatment (every 2 weeks). Keep telling yourself...one day at a time. Educate yourself or you will go crazy with the "what ifs..."

hugs and best wishes...
dont go making yourself crazy...it is so hard, but ....but it really does no good..for either one of you....if your forced to face it, worry about it them....I know easier said then done...

Interestingly...when my spouse was being tested by our primary, before the specialist..she got results back and said, she was so glad to see that the hip needed to be replaced...we were like what????
she then said, she thought there was a more sinister reason (not even gonna say that word, as a survivor myself, the disease infuriates me) anyway I digress...
she thought that it was not just a need for the hip replacement...so
MAYBE after the tests, you will hear the very same thing....ya just dont know...
But know this....so many survivors out there ....its not always easy but it is Doable...
And post total hip replacement.....making strides each and every day...
Again, wishing the Best results ...hang in there,,,,your in our thoughts......

It is easy to say not to worry but I would be doing the same thing. Hope being able to "talk" about it has helped. When I was waiting for some test results, I also turned to the boards. I never posted, but read through others going through similar situations. It helped to know I wasn't alone. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep us posted.

Thank you so much every one for letting me just say what I need to say.My Dh had his right hip replaced over three years ago and then he started getting terriible pain in the left hip.Before the scan he was told that he may need to have the frist hip replacement done over and also replace the other hip.Well the scan showed that both hips will have to be done and by the way you might have lymphoma.I am a planner....so I'm planning for the worst and praying for the best. Thank you for all the amazing surviors who have commented I hope we can be as strong as you. My friends and family are wonderful but sometimes its hard to share what I'm really thinking. Thanks again everyone you are all so kind and your kindness means more than you know

Best of luck to you. Lymphoma is treatable/curable depending on the stage it is caught at. You undoubtedly have a lot of testing still ahead of you before a treatment plan can be recommended. It is so hard to wait for test results. I think most cancer survivors will tell you that the hardest thing is waiting.

And most of us also consider that we are survivors beginning on the first day after diagnosis. So welcome to the survivor's club. The club no one wants to join!